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Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: Tuscans on May 20, 2026, 11:10:12 PM
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Aston Villa is delighted to announce plans for an open-top bus victory parade through Birmingham city centre tomorrow, Thursday, May 21, following tonight’s UEFA Europa League final triumph in Istanbul.
A 3-0 win over SC Freiburg at Beşiktaş Park guided Villa to a first European triumph since that famous night in Rotterdam 44 years ago, with the current claret and blue vintage immortalising their names in the club's history books.
It was a success masterminded by Unai Emery, who added a fifth Europa League title to his personal tally - a record for a manager in the competition.
En route to Istanbul, Villa defeated the likes of Feyenoord, Fenerbahçe, Bologna, Lille and Nottingham Forest, scoring 31 goals along the way and creating countless memorable moments.
With many supporters not able to make it to Türkiye, the Club would like this parade to be a communal celebration, creating a unique experience for fans and players alike.
While the sea of claret and blue along the banks of the Bosphorus was a sight to behold, we know that it will be incomparable to the scenes in our home city of Birmingham. This will be an opportunity for those who missed out on being in Istanbul to be part of the team’s homecoming - and we cannot wait to bring the trophy home to you.
Freiburg v Aston Villa - UEFA Europa League final
The parade will begin on Branston Street in the Jewellery Quarter at approximately 4.30pm and cover a route of approximately 4.5km, taking in Sand Pits, Broad Street and Centenary Square. The parade is expected to last between 60 and 90 minutes.
During the planning process, the Club explored the possibility of recreating the iconic 1982 European Cup celebrations by taking the players to Victoria Square, as well as erecting a stage in Centenary Square to allow for greater fan engagement. Unfortunately, due to ongoing works and safety concerns at Victoria Square, and advice from authorities around the risk of overcrowding at Centenary Square, both proposals were ruled out. We fully respect those decisions – the safety of everyone attending, and of the general public, is paramount.
We know many of you are eager to celebrate and we want to bring our fanbase together as quickly as possible, but a number of factors have shaped both the timing and the format of the parade.
After returning from Istanbul tomorrow, the squad is due to undertake a full training session on Friday, before travelling to Manchester on Saturday ahead of Sunday’s final Premier League fixture of the season against Manchester City.
Birmingham Pride also takes place in the city centre on Monday, May 25, and many players are due to report to their international squads ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
Together, these factors made Thursday, May 21 the only viable option.
The Club is grateful for the support and cooperation of the local community and authorities for accommodating the unavoidable disruption from the parade. Aston Villa are covering all costs associated with the event.
We are fully aware that some supporters who made the journey to Istanbul may not be back home in time. For those unable to attend in person, the parade will be broadcast live on VillaTV, as well as on YouTube and across the Club’s social media channels.
What to expect
Screens will be positioned at intervals throughout the route, meaning there is no need to head to any single location. We strongly encourage supporters to spread out and find a spot anywhere along the route – you will get a great view of the players wherever you are standing, and spreading out will help us keep everyone safe and the event running smoothly for all. There will be opportunities for supporters to engage directly with the team throughout the route.
The parade will feature three open-top buses. The lead bus will be dressed in blue and carry media, followed by a claret bus carrying the players — so if you want to spot the squad, that's where to look! A third blue bus carrying staff will complete the convoy.
A trophy lift will also take place as the centrepiece of the parade, creating a moment the Club and city will never forget.
Travel information
We advise supporters to read the following carefully, plan your journey in advance and allow extra time travelling to and from the parade.
The map below shows the planned route...
Aston Villa UEFA Europa League final winners victory parade trophy
We strongly encourage supporters not to drive to the event. Due to the parade, Birmingham City Council will be implementing temporary parking suspensions and road closures across several streets in the city centre.
Parking bays on affected roads will be suspended from midnight until 10pm, with road closures expected to come into effect from approximately 10am and remain in place until approximately 10pm, although roads may reopen earlier if conditions allow.
The following roads will be subject to temporary closures and parking suspensions:
Branston Street
Hall Street
Warstone Lane
Frederick Street
Albion Street
Powell Street
Summer Hill Road
Sand Pits
Clement Street
St Vincent Street
Sheepcote Street
Grosvenor Street West
Ryland Street
Broad Street
Centenary Square
Please note that side roads adjoining the closure area may also be affected. Access to some car parks and frontages on or accessed via these roads may be restricted during the operational period. Any vehicles remaining on the route may be relocated for safety reasons.
Supporters are also advised that off-street car parks along the route will be closed from 10am, and we cannot guarantee that vehicles will be able to exit until road closures are lifted.
If you need to access a vehicle during the day, we strongly advise parking outside the affected area in advance.
The Club and its partners will endeavour to reopen roads as soon as possible following the event, but please be aware that it may take some time before the local network returns to normal.
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Comprehensive statement, but it doesn't address whether it will be safe to drink in town.
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Is it going to Sherlock Street?
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Is it going to Sherlock Street?
We'd find it.
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Is it going to Sherlock Street?
No clue.
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As others have said, I'm surprised it's so soon. It's going to look like the 2005 Ashes parade, with McGinn as Flintoff.
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Where's the best and biggest area to view, Centenary Square?
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Depends. I'm planning to see them on Sheepcote one way, then rush to Broad Street for the other.
Centenry will have a large viewing platform and should have the biggest space and they will be going under the pedestrian bridge there although I suspect Security might stop people leaning over the bridge. And then Summerhill Road will have them going passed twice as well.
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I'm doing Sandpits then planning to walk to Centenary Square.
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Drat, I'm only getting over last night. I suppose I'll end up in some drinking establishment again. Doh!
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I have today and tomorrow booked off (luckily) and have only just managed to roll out of bed having rewatched the game and carried on drinking when i got back in late last night. Wife works in Jewellry quarter so cant move her car till parades finished so I guess it will be a hair of the dog and a couple of pints in the rose villa tavern this afternoon then make her drive me home
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Depends. I'm planning to see them on Sheepcote one way, then rush to Broad Street for the other.
Centenry will have a large viewing platform and should have the biggest space and they will be going under the pedestrian bridge there although I suspect Security might stop people leaning over the bridge. And then Summerhill Road will have them going passed twice as well.
Nice one. Getting the train up to New Street so was wondering what would be the easiest place to get to quickly for a good view.
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Centenery then. Just remember you will need to walk up as the trams will be stopped at New Steet.
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Finishing work at just after 2 and will get the train to Snow Hill and walk up to Centenary Square
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Very short notice. Last year Liverpool and Palace held their ones on the last Bank Holiday Monday in May. It is easier to close roads off on a day like that which has seemingly stopped us finishing at VP.
I can't believe the World Cup is just stopping things as a third of our squad aren't playing in it for a start and St Georges Park is just a half hour drive for Konsa and hopefully Ollie.
Timings are a bit off today aswell. 6pm to half 7 would've been better. Still get down to JQ, watch the parade start and then walk over to Broad Street where I imagine the main celebrations will happen.
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You did read that BH Monday clased with the Pride Birmingham in the city centre and I'm guessing BCC might also have not had the manpower to close major routes from Brum to VP at short notice as well as dealing with that.
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Centenery then. Just remember you will need to walk up as the trams will be stopped at New Steet.
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I am on my train down now - I don’t really know the city centre much anymore so am going to go to Centenary for the parade itself. Where are the good pubs nearby or should I go up to Jewellery Quarter for an hour or two before?
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I'll be jumping on a train from Euston at 14:40. I missed out on going to Istanbul, I wont miss this one
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Is there going to be any livestream for those of us who can't get there?
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I am on my train down now - I don’t really know the city centre much anymore so am going to go to Centenary for the parade itself. Where are the good pubs nearby or should I go up to Jewellery Quarter for an hour or two before?
Briar Rose on Bennett's Hill is decent for people and near New Street Station,, but pick the right exit from the station for a shorter walk, and your not far from Centenary Square,of course you got Broad Street pubs which shouldn't be a problem at that time of day
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Is there going to be any livestream for those of us who can't get there?
Will the parade be shown online?
Yes. The parade will be broadcast live on VillaTV, on YouTube and across the Club’s social media channels for those unable to attend in person. Screens will also be positioned at various points along the route.
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On my way from South Devon right now
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ce8pg5jdvzeo
Love it!
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Villa flight has almost landed. Just gone over that there London as we speak.
https://www.flightradar24.com/BRO165B/3fcc143a
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Is there going to be any livestream for those of us who can't get there?
Will the parade be shown online?
Yes. The parade will be broadcast live on VillaTV, on YouTube and across the Club’s social media channels for those unable to attend in person. Screens will also be positioned at various points along the route.
Thanks, I had a look at Villa TV and didn't see anything at the time.
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Villa flight has almost landed. Just gone over that there London as we speak.
https://www.flightradar24.com/BRO165B/3fcc143a
Landed
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On train from Bournville to New Street now. Warmed up, hasn't it?
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Is there going to be any livestream for those of us who can't get there?
Will the parade be shown online?
Yes. The parade will be broadcast live on VillaTV, on YouTube and across the Club’s social media channels for those unable to attend in person. Screens will also be positioned at various points along the route.
Thanks, I had a look at Villa TV and didn't see anything at the time.
I caught the end of a piece on the local news earlier and I’m sure they said that it will be live on the I-player too.
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It's weird to be on a train with people going to the parade when I'm still getting back from the match.
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Is there going to be any livestream for those of us who can't get there?
Will the parade be shown online?
Yes. The parade will be broadcast live on VillaTV, on YouTube and across the Club’s social media channels for those unable to attend in person. Screens will also be positioned at various points along the route.
Thanks, I had a look at Villa TV and didn't see anything at the time.
I caught the end of a piece on the local news earlier and I’m sure they said that it will be live on the I-player too.
Looking for it but can't see it on either at the moment
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Is there going to be any livestream for those of us who can't get there?
Will the parade be shown online?
Yes. The parade will be broadcast live on VillaTV, on YouTube and across the Club’s social media channels for those unable to attend in person. Screens will also be positioned at various points along the route.
Thanks, I had a look at Villa TV and didn't see anything at the time.
I caught the end of a piece on the local news earlier and I’m sure they said that it will be live on the I-player too.
Looking for it but can't see it on either at the moment
Just checked BBC West Midlands site saying live feed when the parade starts
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Surely this should be on bank holiday Monday in the heatwave?
The Pride organiser has come on BBC WM and said that the Pride Parade is happening on Saturday and Sunday only.
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Think some players have already arranged holidays.
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Is there a professional live stream?
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In Centenary Square now looking at a big screen. Noise nicely ramping up...
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McInally and James Chester are in Centenary Square
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McInally and James Chester are in Centenary Square
Great!
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I can't see it on VillaTV or YouTube
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Centenary square is rammed. So proud
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I can't see it on VillaTV or YouTube
It's up on VillaTV now.
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I can't see it on VillaTV or YouTube
It's up on VillaTV now.
i thought I had Villa TV with membership ?
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I can't see it on VillaTV or YouTube
It's up on VillaTV now.
but still not started
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Looks like it's available on youtube too
Nothing is actually streaming yet.
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SJM drinking Carlsberg FFS!!!!
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Thanks
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It's on Iplayer too live
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Why is Morgan Rogers wearing skiing goggles? 😂
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Why is Morgan Rogers wearing skiing goggles? 😂
I assume it’s the cold thing he celebrates with.
Looks like they’re on the way!
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Wish I'd known they were starting at VP!!
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Live on iPlayer. Not sure which channel. But either search Aston Villa, or scroll down to latest news.
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Watching on you tube. Lindelof also on Carsberg..
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Iplayer getting feed from the Villa now
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No seat belts being worn on that bus, tsk!
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SJM drinking Carlsberg FFS!!!!
That really made me laugh. Half of them have that Magnum fortified wine too - I don't expect to see any of this lot on Sunday!
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On the corner of Clement St and Sandpits. Hundreds around
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Down at Sand Pits near the screen. Centenary Square looks rammed!
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I’ve got something in my eye.
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Watching the live feeds.Fucking amazing
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SJM seems to have disappeared. Passed out in the toilet!????
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He's back!
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I’ve got something in my eye.
Same here, watching the scenes from Brum has set me off again.
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I’ve got something in my eye.
Carlsberg? Double blow.
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Is Martinez there?
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Is Martinez there?
Yep! Not wearing a keepers shirt which is confusing!!!
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Song choices we predictable and then utterly bizarre!
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I am loving the coverage on the BBC I player although some of the fans they interview are not really forthcoming other than a few one word answers
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Is Martinez there?
Yes, he's drinking Quilmes.
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I am loving the coverage on the BBC I player although some of the fans they interview are not really forthcoming other than a few one word answers
Yeah, the mother and kids were a bit of a struggle. I felt sorry for the interviewer.
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Villa's YouTube is worth it.
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Is Martinez there?
Yes, he's drinking Quilmes.
Sounds like a lady part
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Someone outside their house waving in their dressing gown and jammies ensemble
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No entry to Centenary Square now
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Someone outside their house waving in their dressing gown and jammies ensemble
A Blose fan just off a night shift?
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I am loving the coverage on the BBC I player although some of the fans they interview are not really forthcoming other than a few one word answers
Yeah, the mother and kids were a bit of a struggle. I felt sorry for the interviewer.
Oh I know!!!! She looked like she should have remembered 1996 too 🤣
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Holy crap. The main item on the 6 O'clock news.
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Holy crap. The main item on the 6 O'clock news.
That surprised me as well. If I wasn't a Villa fan, I'd describe the coverage as positively gushing.
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"I'm supposed to be at work" 🤣
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Should think so, too. We've had to watch trophy parades from Liverpool, Manchester or London on the national news. Now's our turn.
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I presume there's a Prince William factor to this surge in popularity. That and the fact The Villa are ace.
I hope it doesn't work against us because currently it seems there's an unusual level of goodwill from other fans.
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Rogers a little drunk, I think!
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They're all wrecked
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TYRONE!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Lovely self deprecating from Ollie 🤣
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Alan McInally speaks so well
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They're all wrecked
I wouldn't put much money on us winning at Citeh. Even Unai sounded like he'd had a few.
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Genuinely hilarious by the lads. They seem like a really great bunch. A credit to the club.
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Ian Taylor is such a cool guy!
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Sunday could be a messy game if there isnt coffee later chaps
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I am loving the coverage on the BBC I player although some of the fans they interview are not really forthcoming other than a few one word answers
Yeah, the mother and kids were a bit of a struggle. I felt sorry for the interviewer.
Oh I know!!!! She looked like she should have remembered 1996 too 🤣
Obviously long night after a tough few paper rounds
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Well these parades I usually find a bit bland but I really enjoyed that one. Morgan needs a swear box.
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That was so good ❤️❤️
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Well these parades I usually find a bit bland but I really enjoyed that one. Morgan needs a swear box.
I love Mings gently telling him off , he is the Daddy
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Well these parades I usually find a bit bland but I really enjoyed that one. Morgan needs a swear box.
I love Mings gently telling him off , he is the Daddy
Such a sensible lad!
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I watched that with tears in my eyes and my heart bursting with joy and pride.
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In my Hotel room Istanbul and jut switched on BBC World News- footage of the celebrations, wow just wow.
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Pity the title hasn't gone to the wire. Arsenal fans would have been beside themselves.
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Watching the parade on a sleeper train from Istanbul to Sofia. Lots of Villa on the train doing the same. Would love to have gone but understand the timing issues. It's a good job we don't need a point at City. It could get ugly score wise. What a week for Villa. What a time to be a Villa fan....
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Holy crap. The main item on the 6 O'clock news.
We hog the main news - we hog the main news
We're Aston Villa - we hog the main news
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Hi Ho, brought a tear to my eye.
What a show from the top of the bus, Ty, "I am drunk, Morgan, don't swear"
Ollie, " no goals in first 5 games, my fault"
Emi, " I was never going to Manchester Utd"
Our Neighbours must have been pleased for their exposure on the international scene, " fuck the blues"
Better draw up plans to increase the proposed N.Stand capacity.
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Holy crap. The main item on the 6 O'clock news.
We hog the main news - we hog the main news
We're Aston Villa - we hog the main news
They're not happy on SHA, they feel it's a poor use of the licence fee.
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Holy crap. The main item on the 6 O'clock news.
We hog the main news - we hog the main news
We're Aston Villa - we hog the main news
They're not happy on SHA, they feel it's a poor use of the licence fee.
They’ll get their turn when they establish global football dominance under the chimneys
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Just got to the train from centenary square, what a great event. Ty telling Rogers off should go down in club lore.
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Holy crap. The main item on the 6 O'clock news.
We hog the main news - we hog the main news
We're Aston Villa - we hog the main news
They're not happy on SHA, they feel it's a poor use of the licence fee.
Like they pay the licence fee, the fucking tramps.
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Currently at New St, brilliant turn out. The city is most definitely ours!
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I reckon there were more people there, with about 18 hours notice, than any of the bullshit rallies in London. Which just shows that the will of the people is for Villa to win trophies.
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Just got back. I was on Sheepcote street at first then went all the way to Baskerville which still had access to the edge of Centenery. Unfortunately the sound system and screen were blocked by the screens so didn't get good shots of the players or hear to much. Some of the players were very quiet through it as well but obviosly would have come through the TV better. Hoping to rewatch the stream later.
Anyone notice the people on the balconies at HSBC. The lower balcony seemed rammed all the time but the upper one cleared away just after the team arrived.
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Some of the players were very quiet through it as well but obviosly would have come throught the TV better. Hoping to rewatch the stream later.
It's all there on YouTube for posterity. McInally spoke well, as usual.
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Had tears in my eyes watching the parade here at work, let's just say I had to go outside for a stroll and get myself together.
I'm so fucking proud of our club, our players, our management team, our owners, and you supporters!!
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Holy crap. The main item on the 6 O'clock news.
We hog the main news - we hog the main news
We're Aston Villa - we hog the main news
They're not happy on SHA, they feel it's a poor use of the licence fee.
They’ll get their turn when they establish global football dominance under the chimneys
I’m sure they chuckled when John McGinn started the crowd singing ‘shitting on the city.’
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That was a special watch. Nice to see some of those players able to drop their guards and be so human. Hammered humans, admittedly.
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Being on Centenary Square this afternoon at least mase up in a small way for not getting a ticket. Maybe for Salzburg in August
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What a wonderful afternoon! Beers in the Rose Villa and then outside for the parade
Bathed in sunshine and a hundred conversations with Villa brothers and sisters of all ages. Topped off by the team etc arriving and having the time of their lives.
We really have a special club that, on days like today combines a sense of history and achievement with familiarity and closeness - it's a unique quality that I hope we never lose.
A great occasion.
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What a wonderful afternoon! Beers in the Rose Villa and then outside for the parade
Bathed in sunshine and a hundred conversations with Villa brothers and sisters of all ages. Topped off by the team etc arriving and having the time of their lives.
We really have a special club that, on days like today combines a sense of history and achievement with familiarity and closeness - it's a unique quality that I hope we never lose.
A great occasion.
Nice way of putting it.
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Didn't get back home from Istanbul until 8pm tonight, so missed the parade. Just watching the scenes on the news now and it looks like it was brilliant. Just great to see the club right at the heart of the city.
Just makes you think just how many would have been there if it had been held in a few days time. Bank Holiday Momday with the weather that is forecast would have been an incredible turnout.
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Just got back from the parade , well the pubs as well after.. what a day and how many ?.... A brillant turn out with smiles and emotional tears , this club is special....
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Loved seeing the players let down their hair and show some of their personalities. Media-trained to give nothing away but cliché the rest of the time, it was so refreshing to hear Ollie take the piss out of himself, Ty being cool, Emi M being...blunt etc. Alcohol came good in the end!
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Loved seeing the players let down their hair and show some of their personalities. Media-trained to give nothing away but cliché the rest of the time, it was so refreshing to hear Ollie take the piss out of himself, Ty being cool, Emi M being...blunt etc. Alcohol came good in the end!
and morgans lovely chant ..
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Just got back from the parade , well the pubs as well after.. what a day and how many ?.... A brillant turn out with smiles and emotional tears , this club is special....
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Looking at social media over the last few days I actually didn't realise how big our support is
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Just got back from the parade , well the pubs as well after.. what a day and how many ?.... A brillant turn out with smiles and emotional tears , this club is special....
Looking at social media over the last few days I actually didn't realise how big our support is
Who knew the shires were so populous?
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Loved the parade despite my scepticism it would be too low key when the quick turnaround from winning was announced.
Didn't fancy standing in Broad Street for hours so headed to JQ and got a nice spot pretty much opposite the Rose Villa tavern.
Liked they did a loop round Sand Hills roundabout as that was nice chilled spot for people to wait.
Then it was chasing them round the back streets of Brindley Place. Again found a nice stop in a bus stop opposite Snobs to see the trophy buses come into Broad Street.
Really well done by the club. Let's not wait another 30 years for 24 hours like this please. Also let's do something radical like win the FA Cup so we can have a few days more notice for things to be organised but great turnout by everyone. I love scanning the crowd for all the different kits being worn, think every home shirt we've had since the late 80s was worn today!
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Holy crap. The main item on the 6 O'clock news.
That surprised me as well. If I wasn't a Villa fan, I'd describe the coverage as positively gushing.
Were the first item on the 10pm news last night aswell. Either someone high up in BBC editorial is Villa fan or they're showing their commitment to positive new stories outside London.
Surprised me aswell as can't recall any of Palace, Newcastle or Spurs leading the coverage last season when they all ended their trophy droughts.
From the local offerings I thought ITV News Central did a super 25 minute piece, well worth watching for those who can access ITV X as they interviewed Peter Withe and went to Morgan Rogers old school in Halesowen.
Midlands Today was a bit more lacklustre although they were unlucky with the timings of course coming on air as everyone was leaving.
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Just got back, went up there sober come back like Tyrone.
Went straight from New Street Station, Villa fans getting on the train at all the stops from South Wales, hit a pub for a beer and burger, walked up to Centenary Street at 3:30pm....bus didn't arrive til after 6pm, sang, danced, smelt some flares, right next to the ITV cameras, met a cute Brummie bird in head to toe 1874 gear, drained my phone battery, had a laugh, the sun was out, welled up when the King spoke, wanted the bus to stay 10 minutes longer, bought 3 beers for £7 in Tesco, train back, whatsapp'd my mates we're the fucking best, same time next year, Up the Fuckin VILLA!
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A friend of mine who has absolutely no interest in football was in Birmingham for a work conference and found himself somewhat caught up in the parade.
He said 'the atmosphere was incredible' and 'Villa fans seem really nice'.
So well done ladies and gents, boys and girls.
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I was there on Broad Street with my family. Atmosphere was fantastic! I was amazed at how many people turned up at such short notice on a work and school day! I believe there was thousands still in Istanbul! We have such a huge fanbase....UTV!
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What a great evening and a brilliant turnout. Kudos to everyone involved in planning and organising it.
Just like the night before, the vibes were immaculate, just thousands of happy, smiling people having the best time. Birmingham gets loads of stick, not all undeserved, but it looked and felt like a city to be proud of.
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3 of us landed at Heathrow at 3:30pm.We put BBC sounds WM on the way back to Brum.We all thought despite the on street reporters bigging up the numbers , there' wouldn't be a big crowd, late notice and supporters on the way back or still in Instanbul. Watched the News last night and was very proud. Well done to all who went up and made it an occasion worthy of the team"s achievement and the club and council for sorting at such late notice.
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As I was walking up past the Council House I got talking to a fella who was telling me it was ‘a disgrace’ that we hadn’t won anything for 30 years. How’s that for Brummie pessimism? I did very gently remind him that the thousands of thousands of C&B clad people were out to celebrate winning something less than 24hours ago but, it was sunny and I was happy.
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Did anyone else see the lone brave bluenose walking through Victoria Sq with his rags top on, around 4.30?
He received a good round of boos but it was all light hearted!
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Did anyone else see the lone brave bluenose walking through Victoria Sq with his rags top on, around 4.30?
He received a good round of boos but it was all light hearted!
Probably went home and got changed and miles out of his way to do that. It's who they are, fucking deranged.
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3 of us landed at Heathrow at 3:30pm.We put BBC sounds WM on the way back to Brum.We all thought despite the on street reporters bigging up the numbers , there' wouldn't be a big crowd, late notice and supporters on the way back or still in Instanbul. Watched the News last night and was very proud. Well done to all who went up and made it an occasion worthy of the team"s achievement and the club and council for sorting at such late notice.
I landed at Stansted at 3.15 and like you listening to WM. When I heard they were late setting off I decided to have a go and just made it!
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Did anyone else see the lone brave bluenose walking through Victoria Sq with his rags top on, around 4.30?
He received a good round of boos but it was all light hearted!
Probably went home and got changed and miles out of his way to do that. It's who they are, fucking deranged.
He's probably boasting on SHA that he showed 'da Vilers' that the city is still theirs.
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Did anyone else see the lone brave bluenose walking through Victoria Sq with his rags top on, around 4.30?
He received a good round of boos but it was all light hearted!
Probably went home and got changed and miles out of his way to do that. It's who they are, fucking deranged.
Every village....
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There was some dude fucking around with eggs or something on SM, as I said, deranged.
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Did anyone else see the lone brave bluenose walking through Victoria Sq with his rags top on, around 4.30?
He received a good round of boos but it was all light hearted!
Probably went home and got changed and miles out of his way to do that. It's who they are, fucking deranged.
Every village....
Told you lot don't go into town it's too dangerous,he be down the Roost telling his mates and offered free beer for life, what a geezer
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Can you imagine the outcome if that was the other around?
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I'd hate it I must confess but equally I'd ignore it. The fact they are incandescent with rage that the library was lit up in our colours is just mad - what do they expect when a team from Birmingham wins something?
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I'd hate it I must confess but equally I'd ignore it. The fact they are incandescent with rage that the library was lit up in our colours is just mad - what do they expect when a team from Birmingham wins something?
Spot on Nev. Their mass delusion of tropes about Villa means they can’t quite come to terms with the fact we’re a Birmingham club with a predominantly Brummie fanbase. It’s really quite hilarious. And I say this as a shire dwelling non Brummie.
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I noticed a few in Arse shirts but they might have just been walking around with them anyway after Tuesday oblivious to the parade going to happen.
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I'd hate it I must confess but equally I'd ignore it. The fact they are incandescent with rage that the library was lit up in our colours is just mad - what do they expect when a team from Birmingham wins something?
They’ll save a few bob too as those light bulbs (or whatever luminary device) will be used again and again. There’ll be no need to buy any different coloured either.
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Residents in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter have described short-notice parking restrictions ahead of Aston Villa's victory parade as "a slap in the face".
Thursday's parade took place less than 24 hours after the team won the Europa League with a 3-0 thrashing of German side Freiberg.
However, with several roads closed along the Villa parade route, some residents said they woke up on Thursday to find Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) on their cars, or in some cases their vehicles towed.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c98rpv1p21eo
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I did notice that quite a few cars were being slapped with them on Ryland Street section at 730ish yesterday morning.
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They were all cancelled but that doesn't make such a good story.
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It says that in the article but doesn't make up for finding your car has been towed and it happening in the first place.
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Great scenes yesterday - I started in the JQ, made the poor decision to wear a jacket and had the sun burning a hole in me whilst waiting about 45 minutes for them to turn up.
Then followed them down Sandpits, before nipping down the canal to get to Broad Street. Unfortunately, couldn't get to Centenary Square as it was packed, but could hear Unai and SJM's speeches.
Not sure what the Official Figures were, but if there were 20k in Centenary Square, there must have been a similar amount again lining the streets along the route. That's incredible given the short notice, it being on a work day and loads of fans still in Istanbul or travelling.
Good to see lots of kids too, it's days like this that cements the loyalty that will keep them with the club for the next 70-80 years.
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c7v90nvrrl2o
Man City parade is on Monday 25th May. Arsenal parade is next Sunday 31st May.
You don't have to release your players for the World Cup until 1st June...
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Man City parade is on Monday 25th May. Arsenal parade is next Sunday 31st May.
You don't have to release your players for the World Cup until 1st June...
Having it in the immediate aftermath of the win worked out well. I don't think our parade would have got as much coverage if it were on Monday or next weekend.
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Yeah but it would have given a chance for us "plastics" from far away to plan a trip.
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c7v90nvrrl2o
Man City parade is on Monday 25th May. Arsenal parade is next Sunday 31st May.
You don't have to release your players for the World Cup until 1st June...
Man City and Arsenal were both in the Champions League so their players wouldn't have booked holidays until after the final, unlike Villa.
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Our players deserve a short break anyway.
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Our players deserve a short break anyway.
Rogers is off to Bariloche with the two Emis.
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My 9 year old grandson went to the parade with his mother. SJM deliberately made eye contact with him and did the goggles for him. He was interacting with loads of kids in the same way along the route. What a man!!
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There will be few more next year after Madrid.
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Has anyone watched the club's official video of the parade? It's brilliant and well over an hour long. The open top bus starting at VP you gradually see the crowds increasing along the way. It gets really busy in and around the Jewellry Quarter, is epic along Broad Street and finally Centenary Square. Great humour and speeches by UE and the squad. Lots of interviews with ex players as well: Lee Hendrie, Alan McInally, Ian Taylor, James Chester, Stiliyan Petrov.
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Probably a good thing the parade wasn't on The Bank Holiday - it was roasting, may have had a few keeling over.
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https://inkhausprints.co.uk/product/aston-villa-2026-europa-league-champions-ceefax-mug/
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My 9 year old grandson went to the parade with his mother. SJM deliberately made eye contact with him and did the goggles for him. He was interacting with loads of kids in the same way along the route. What a man!!
My 7 year old resplendent in Emi's full yellow kit got a wave from the Big Man himself although Me and Missus did our best to get his attention in preceeding 15 seconds.
It made his day.
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Is there any option to go and have your picture taken with the trophy, does anyone know? Preferably when it has cooled down a bit.
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Is there any option to go and have your picture taken with the trophy, does anyone know? Preferably when it has cooled down a bit.
Look at this reverse ferret. To think I thought of you as a fellow-traveller. One sniff of Big Trophy's Brasso and you spit at the gods you used to fear. Yes, you can have a photo with the cup, you vain, vain man, as long as you want the gods to make sure we NEVER WIN ANYTHING AGAIN. Your choice, Haw Haw.
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Excellent video here
https://youtu.be/l6UHm-CnUDw?si=_BtsvNiGJHRqjXdO
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I was just looking for match thread to post that link 🙂
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Perma Stickied above the 7-2 in match threads. (Whilst not a match thread, maybe move this over there as well?)
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Nah I like it in HD, will get forgotten about over there. At least wait until we have a few friendlies or the World Cup is on, IMO.
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Perma Stickied above the 7-2 in match threads. (Whilst not a match thread, maybe move this over there as well?)
Yeah, not a bad idea. We might also consider making the Liverpool threads unstickied. Celebrating a league victory 5-6 years on is a bit Albion.
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Perma Stickied above the 7-2 in match threads. (Whilst not a match thread, maybe move this over there as well?)
Yeah, not a bad idea. We might also consider making the Liverpool threads unstickied. Celebrating a league victory 5-6 years on is a bit Albion.
Especially as we just trounced them again, won a trophy while they tried their best to boo their manager out, and finished above them to boot.
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Is there any option to go and have your picture taken with the trophy, does anyone know? Preferably when it has cooled down a bit.
Look at this reverse ferret. To think I thought of you as a fellow-traveller. One sniff of Big Trophy's Brasso and you spit at the gods you used to fear. Yes, you can have a photo with the cup, you vain, vain man, as long as you want the gods to make sure we NEVER WIN ANYTHING AGAIN. Your choice, Haw Haw.
The voice of reason. Thank you, I hope he repents.
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Is there any option to go and have your picture taken with the trophy, does anyone know? Preferably when it has cooled down a bit.
I've seen a lot of people standing next to the trophy on social media. It was on display in the warehouse yesterday. The queue was about 50 minutes. I assume from the photos you are not allowed to touch the trophy.
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Thanks. They've said there will be more opportunities in summer, will wait until it's a bit cooler and the queues are a bit smaller.
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Superb.